North Texas' new Mexican consul general steps into role

North Texas’ new Mexican Consul General is prioritizing connections to the community as he steps into the role.

Luis Rodriguez Bucio took over on Aug. 1 as head of the Mexican Consulate in Dallas, which serves approximately 2.33 million Mexican nationals and their families across 82 counties in the area. He replaces Francisco de la Torre, who served as Consul General in North Texas for nine years .

Rodriguez Bucio comes to the diplomatic role from a military background: He was a commander of the Mexican National Guard under former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. He said having served in military positions abroad and in Mexico helped him understand diplomacy.

“In a military career, you also have contact with people,” he said. “You have the opportunity to be in many parts